Australia -- Victoria Weather Update

MELBOURNE - Apr 25/13 - SNS -- The current forecast for the state of Victoria was released by Australia's Bureau of Meteorology.

Weather Situation
A weak cold front will cross Bass Strait and Tasmania tonight. A high pressure system over New South Wales will drift eastwards to reach the northern Tasman Sea on Saturday. Another cold front will approach southwest Victoria Saturday night before crossing southern parts of the State on Sunday morning. A low pressure trough is expected to cross South Australia to reach Victoria on Monday night.
Forecast for the rest of ThursdayPartly cloudy with isolated showers near the coast. Moderate to fresh northwest to westerly wind, strong about the exposed coast.Friday 26 AprilMorning fog patches in the north. Isolated showers in the south, mainly during the morning. A generally mild and partly cloudy day with a moderate to fresh west to northwesterly wind.Fire Danger -  Moderate to high.Saturday 27 AprilA fine mild to warm day with a strengthening north to northwesterly wind and high cloud increasing from the west. Isolated showers developing in the southwest at night.Sunday 28 AprilScattered showers developing in the south in the morning with isolated showers penetrating just north of the divide. Most shower activity clearing during the afternoon. Remaining fine in the far north. Fresh mild west to northwesterly winds, easing and tending cool southwesterly.Monday 29 AprilMild and partly cloudy with isolated showers developing in southern and mountain areas. Light wind tending moderate northeast to northerly.The next routine forecast will be issued at 5:00 am EST Friday.Product IDV10310
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